United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc
United Way of Northern Shenandoah, based in Winchester, Virginia, is a public charity that funds community programs and brings together local organizations and residents to address human-care needs. It serves the City of Winchester and Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties.
Key facts about United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc
In short: United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc gave $397K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Virginia. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 54-0525106
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $397,200
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- Average grant
- $14,186
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (5 of 28, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,308,782
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The 2024–2025 cycle required a letter of intent followed by a full application and virtual training for applicant agencies. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The 2024–2025 cycle’s letter of intent was due January 12, 2024, and its full application was due February 16, 2024;…
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$397K
+13.9% YoY
Grant Count
28
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-2.3% YoY
Is United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 28 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.” Its Community Impact Grant Program responds to local priorities in education, income, and health, and its grant materials describe an approach that combines funding with advocacy, convening, and education.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes support for education, including preschool access, summer learning, after-school classes, and college and career preparation. It also describes past initiatives addressing the needs of ALICE households—families who may earn above the federal poverty level but struggle to cover basic expenses. The filing says the Valley Assistance Network program ended in November 2024.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 28 grants totaling $397,200. Grant amounts ranged from $5,800 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Congregational Community Action Project for motel assistance and connections to longer-term housing support; $27,500 to The Laurel Center for its emergency shelter and related services; and $25,000 each to Shenandoah County Health Clinic – Mental Health for school counseling and Family Promise of Shenandoah County for support to families experiencing homelessness.
Other notable awards included $20,000 to Strength in Peers for a recovery program for adults with substance-use and mental-health challenges; $17,500 to Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity for critical home repairs; $17,000 to Page One of Page County for emergency housing costs; and $15,000 each to Child Safe Center, Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter, and Highland Food Pantry.
The funded organizations’ own mission descriptions illustrate the range of grantees: Congregational Community Action Project says it provides food, clothing, and financial assistance to people in need; Family Promise of Shenandoah County says it helps families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence; and Strength in Peers says it offers recovery support grounded in lived experience. Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity describes its work as bringing people together to build homes and communities, while Highland Food Pantry says it provides food and other assistance and engages the community in fighting hunger.
The organization’s grant-process materials describe annual reviews by a volunteer committee, with recommendations approved by the board. Its 2024 filing says applications were secured in February, reviewed in April, and approved in May, with recipient organizations submitting quarterly outcomes reports before grant payments. For the 2024–2025 cycle, applicants had to be Virginia-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits with volunteer governing bodies, provide health or human services in the service area, meet financial and reporting requirements, operate without discrimination, and keep management and fundraising overhead below 25% of revenue.
Review Cycle
The 2024–2025 cycle’s letter of intent was due January 12, 2024, and its full application was due February 16, 2024; both dates are past.
How to Apply
The 2024–2025 cycle required a letter of intent followed by a full application and virtual training for applicant agencies. The organization has not provided dates or application instructions for the 2026 cycle in the information available here.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated service area is the City of Winchester and Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties in Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $349K (2024) to $522K (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $397K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregational Community Action Project ($50K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 150 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregational Community Action Project Winchester, VA | To provide motel assistance to help individuals and families while linking them with agencies to help secure and stabilize long term housing solutions. | $50,000 |
| The Laurel Center Winchester, VA | To support the 24/7 emergency shelter as it feeds, clothes, and houses its residents along with providing protection, and services and resources that enable women and their children to recover from violence | $27,500 |
| Shenandoah County Health Clinic - Mental Health Woodstock, VA | To provide 20 hours per week of counseling services for students in Shenandoah county schools by a professional counselor. | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Shenandoah County Woodstock, VA | To provide support services to homeless families in crisis towards financial stability including child care assistance, required document assistance, and rental assistance. | $25,000 |
| Strength in Peers New Market, VA | To support recovery program for adults with substance use and mental health challenges | $20,000 |
| Choices Luray, VA | To assist victims of domestic violence to become financially stable. This includes assisting with childcare expenses to help women find and maintain employment, helping with car repairs or registration fees, and providing clothing and food to women and children fleeing domestic violence. | $17,600 |
| Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity Winchester, VA | To Support Critical Home Repair Program | $17,500 |
| Page One of Page County Luray, VA | To provide emergency housing costs assistance to residents in Page county | $17,000 |
| Child Safe Center Winchester, VA | To provide help for individuals dealing with domestic abuse | $15,000 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter Winchester, VA | To provide temporary shelter and support to the homeless | $15,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,308,782 | $974,368 | $1,135,418 | $397,200 |
| 2024 | $2,249,875 | $1,077,073 | $1,261,157 | $348,600 |
| 2023 | $2,334,922 | $1,532,560 | $1,441,763 | $478,500 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,308,782 | $2,249,875 | $2,334,922 |
| Revenue | $974,368 | $1,077,073 | $1,532,560 |
| Expenses | $1,135,418 | $1,261,157 | $1,441,763 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,315 | $41,670 | $38,220 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janet Michael as chair, Beth Falu as secretary/second vice chair, and Dr. Jeffrey Feit as first vice chair. It also lists Chris Boise, Kim Blosser, Dr. Yolanda Barbier Gibson, Rev. Dr. Gilbert Mack Jr., Amy Slaughter, Cheryl Thompson Stacy, and George Hummer as board members.
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc is led by Robert A. Gail, Former President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 1 of 24 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert A. Gail
Former President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Janet Michael
Chair
Board Member → Ist Vice Chair, 2024
Ist Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcus Breneman
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Van Heukelum
Board Member
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Patterson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Blosser
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Slaughter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Falu
Secretary & 2nd Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & 2nd Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Feit
1st Vice Chair
Board Member → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
2nd Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Barbier Gibson
Board Member
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Davenport
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Clatterbuck
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracie Dickson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy Gilpin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Thompson Stacy
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Truban
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Hummer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Reddish
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Desmarais
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Boise
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert Mack Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Roxer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Hilton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Harris
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Kaycee Childress (2022–2024) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Jenny Piasecki (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kurt Beyreis (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Joe Czachowski (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Seth Thatcher (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Kindall (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barry Creek (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Cordero (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Jerome (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Damon Dearment (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Lori Eversole (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Reed (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nadine Pottinga (2020–2022) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Peter Warren (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tammy L. Gasper (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ted Troxell (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Wilborn Roberson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Argentine Vaughn (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Corliss (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Adrienne Bloss (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carolyn Fitzwater (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Rucker (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jay Rudolph (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Karen Vacchio (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Bales (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Thomas (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Richie Crim (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Brooks (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Nordman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dorothy Welch (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Schueler (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to Robert a Gail (Former Pres/CEO).
Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 460, Winchester, VA 22604
Phone: (540) 662-9366
Website: https://unitedwaynsv.org
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc
How much does United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc give each year?
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc gave $397K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $349K across 24 grants.
What is United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,186, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc give grants?
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winchester, VA (13 grants), Woodstock, VA (4 grants), Luray, VA (2 grants) and New Market, VA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Congregational Community Action Project ($50,000), The Laurel Center ($27,500) and Shenandoah County Health Clinic - Mental Health ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc?
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $974K.
What does United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc?
The 2024–2025 cycle required a letter of intent followed by a full application and virtual training for applicant agencies. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc's EIN?
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0525106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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